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EU05 YOO

2005 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,914 mi
Last recorded63,914 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 YOO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,250 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,626 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,632 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,969 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 46,426 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,164 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,831 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,720 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 28,285 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2009 23,895 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 23,894 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 19,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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EU05 YOO is a 2005 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 YOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU05 YOO registered?

EU05 YOO is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is EU05 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 YOO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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